Legal Aid Service Provider

Job Summary

Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) is seeking two Legal Aid Service Providers to support pre-trial detainees through daily police station visits, intake assessments, case documentation, and basic legal rights education under the supervision of the Senior Attorney.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily visits to local police stations and detention centers to identify indigent and vulnerable pre-trial detainees.
• Perform initial legal intake assessments, client interviews, and record beneficiary information into designated intake forms.
• Provide basic legal rights education and initial advice to pre-trial detainees in accordance with LHR guidelines.
• Organize case files, assist Senior Attorneys with documentation and clerical activities, and track detention timelines.
• Maintain intake logs, assist with referrals, and prepare regular case reports for the Senior Attorney and Project Coordinator.
• Perform all duties in compliance with professional and organizational ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in law (LL.B).
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of practical experience in legal aid delivery, paralegal work, or community legal outreach.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of the Ethiopian legal system, criminal procedural laws, constitutional provisions, rights of arrested persons, computer literacy, and internet/documentation skills.
• Core Skill Tags: Demonstrate a strong interest in legal aid and access to justice, proactive/goal-oriented approach, multi-tasking, interpersonal skills, and communication.